Second Saikia Ministry | |
|---|---|
| Date formed | 30 June 1991 |
| Date dissolved | 22 April 1996 |
| People and organisations | |
| Governor | Lokanath Misra |
| Chief Minister | Hiteswar Saikia |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority 66 / 126 (52%) |
| Opposition party | Asom Gana Parishad |
| History | |
| Election | 1991 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | President's rule |
| Successor | Barman Ministry |
The Second Ministry of Hiteswar Saikia was the Cabinet of Assam headed by Chief Minister of Assam Hiteswar Saikia that was formed after the 1991 Assam Legislative Assembly election.[1][2] The 36 member Congress ministry included 21 Cabinet Ministers and 15 Ministers of State.[3] The election was held between 6 and 8 June 1991 and this led to the formation of the 9th Assam Legislative Assembly. Saikia was sworn in as Chief Minister on 30 June 1991 by Governor Lokanath Misra.[4][5][6] The ministry was dissolved following the death of Chief Minister Hiteswar Saikia on 22 April 1996.[7]
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